SARAH JOHNSON

Counseling Intern

Hello, my name is Sarah Christine Johnson and my pronouns are she, her, hers.

I am currently a graduate student in the master’s program of clinical mental health at Tennessee Tech, and I strive to provide a Person-Centered approach while integrating Existential theory and  Somatic Therapy. I am passionate and dedicated about combining the understanding of trauma within the physical body with the psychological and emotional self.

I am drawn to this work by the beauty and privilege that it is to be a witness to an individual’s life in the midst of suffering, growth, victories, and mundaneness.

My hope is that clients feel freedom to be their genuine selves and that they will experience thorough, authentic care that makes them feel seen and known as an individual. Displaying this attunement towards other people as they walk through loneliness, grief, trauma, or the common isolations of life is something that I am very passionate about. I am dedicated to tailoring a client’s therapeutic experience to their unique circumstances, needs, and goals to produce a positive difference in the individual’s life and the lives of those around them.

I value holistic care that integrates and honors an individual’s mind, body, and spirit, and believe that true healing begins within this rhythm.

I value honesty and authenticity, and I strive to be my most genuine self that shows up authentically in my own humanity and intentionality.

I believe in clinical excellence that approaches clients and colleagues with humility and curiosity, continually pursuing education, leaning into supervision, and seeking diverse perspectives to create the best care for clients and a fuller picture of the people and the world around us.

I am honored to witness your life and be a part of your journey!

Get to know Sarah…

· How I care for my own mental health: I refill in my personal time through being outside and in nature. Some things that I enjoy doing are exploring new towns, reading or spending quality time with a loved one over a cup of coffee, crocheting, and creating.

· If I were a plant, I'd be a:

I would be a Willow Tree because I love the way they dance in the wind and billow over rivers.

· Favorite Comfort Food:

strawberries

· Weekend Vibe: What's your dream weekend look like?

Exploring a new town with my husband or friends.

· A book/movie/show I'll never get tired of:

Book series the chronicles of Narnia

· Go-to drink order:

Iced maple latte with oatmilk

o This or That: Early Bird or Night Owl

Night Owl

o This or That: City or Nature

Nature person

o This or That: Fiction or Nonfiction

Fiction

o This or That: Dogs or Cats

Cats

o This or That: Sunrise or Sunsets

Sunsets